If spouse abandons family is this something the court should know about?

Agree with Mr. Hawkins above. Make sure you give him a copy of everything you're filing with the court. The initial documents would have to be...

If served with response to divorce and temp hearing set for days from it can I ask for continuance based on no time to prepare?

If it is a hearing for temporary orders and he gives you his response at the last minute, show up to the hearing and ask for a continuance so you...

How does a judge determine spousal support?

It is objective, so there isn't specific criteria. It depends on the length of the marriage and your need versus the other spouse's ability to pay...

You do not get a strict reply to his response to petition. You do get a strict reply to his response to your motion for temporary orders though. If...

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Went though a devoice a year ago her and I received 50% of a house. I would like to sell,

What do your final orders say about selling the house? Perhaps take them in for an attorney to review.

If my spouse contests the legal seperation what are my options?

The hearing might get continued so he has time to find an attorney or put in a response. You should consult with or hire an attorney to help you.

What can I do as the mother ot be proactive before the custody hearing?

The best way to prepare would be to hire or, at the very least, consult with an attorney.

I went to court in March and won show cause hearing. Judge ordered my ex husband to comply and let me see my daughter for spring

There isn't a question and more information is needed.

Do the income of my girlfriend and her mother count toward the child support calculation if we share a home?

You need to disclose their incomes because they live in the home with you, but they are under no obligation to support your daughter so it won't be...

Parent question?

Why not just file the papers as agreed orders so that they are official?